Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to attend Navy's maritime prowess exhibit today

NEW DELHI: Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to preside over the Indian Navy's showcase of operational might and maritime prowess at sea on Monday.

In the event, scheduled to be held along the western coast of the country, the Navy will showcase more than ten ships, including aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, a submarine and various Naval aircrafts.

The event, starting tomorrow, will exhibit Navy's combat capabilities and battle readiness along the Western coast of India.

Smt @nsitharaman will preside over the @indiannavy 's showcase of operational might and maritime prowess at sea on January 8-9, 2018 (1/2)

— Raksha Mantri (@DefenceMinIndia) January 7, 2018

In the programme, more than ten ships, including aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, a submarine and various Naval aircraft will exhibit their combat capabilities and battle readiness along the Western coast of India. (2/2) @nsitharaman

— Raksha Mantri (@DefenceMinIndia) January 7, 2018

“In the programme, more than ten ships, including the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, a submarine and various naval aircraft will exhibit their combat capabilities and battle readiness,” a Defence Ministry statement said today.

The event will be held on January 8 and January 9.